Female darts player refuses to play transgender opponent, forfeits match

FOX News— British female darts player Deta Hedman refused to play against a transgender competitor in the Denmark Open over the weekend and removed herself from the competition. Hedman was set to face Noa-Lynn van Leuven in the quarterfinals of the tournament but opted not to play instead and forefeited. Hedman pushed back on reports she pulled out of the match due to an illness and also declined compensation she may have lost due to her decision. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "No...

Daily Mail—'I'm not playing a man in a women's event': British female darts star FORFEITS a tournament as she refuses to face a transgender player. Hedman is one of the most well known figures in the women's darts scene, and in the past has called on the PDC and WDF to exclude transgender athletes from women's tournaments.

Daily Mail—'Ever suffered from menopause? I doubt it': Female darts star who FORFEITED because she refused to face a transgender player in women's tournament explains why it's unfair for her to play against biological men. The 64-year-old, who has been a vocal critic of rules allowing transgender women to compete in women's tournaments, pulled out of a quarter-final match at the Danish Open.

Daily Mail—Former darts world No 1 and sports psychology expert reveals why it's scientifically UNFAIR for transgender darts players to compete in female events following Deta Hedman's Denmark Open withdrawal. The former darts world No 1 (left and right) has stated why it may be scientifially unfair for transgender athletes to compete in female-only sports. And claims the issue lies with the governing bodies.